Index

Hyperlinks in italics refer to figures

abdominal muscles, strengthening and stretching here, here, here, here

Abdominal Stretch here

Abductors 1 here

Abductors 2 here

Action Cat here

activity holidays here

activity levels

high intensity here

moderate intensity here, here

regular activity herehere

vigorous intensity here, here

Adductor Stretch (Inner Thigh Muscles) here

Adductors here

aerobic exercise herehere, here, here

ageing process herehere, here, herehere

antidote to herehere

bodily changes herehere

inflammation and herehere

onset of here

ageism herehere

Age UK here, herehere

agility here

alcohol here

Ankle Circles here

Ankle Flip Flap here

ankles and feet

mobilising herehere, here

strengthening here, here, here

ankles, swollen here, here

Arm Swings here

Arms Back here

arms, strengthening herehere, herehere, herehere, herehere, here, here, here, here, here, here, here

arthritis here, here, here

back

back muscles, strengthening here, here

backache here, here, here, here, here

mobilising herehere, herehere, here, here

releasing tension in here, here, here, here

Back Rub here

Back Stretch here

Back Thigh Stretch here

balance here, here

disorders here

exercises for here, here, here, here

unsteady here, herehere

Ballet here

ballroom dancing here

Bend and Pull here

Biceps - Three of a Kind herehere

biceps, strengthening herehere, here

biological age, fitness and here

Bob and Lift here

bones

bone strength here, here, here, here

calcium here

thinning here, here

bottom (gluteals), toning and tightening herehere, here

Bottom Lift here

Bottoms Up here

brain function here, here, here

breathing, deep here, here, here

Bright Eyes here

caffeine here, here

calcium here

calf muscles, stretching here, here, here

Calf Stretch 1 here

Calf Stretch 2 here

cancer risk reduction here

cardio-vascular fitness herehere, here

aerobic exercise for herehere, here

cardio-vascular system here, here

caring responsibilities here, here, here

The Cat here

centenarians, fitness and here

Centre for Ageing Better here

chair exercises see seated exercising

Chair March here

Chair Push Ups here

chest expansion here, here, here, here, here

chest muscles, strengthening here, here

Chest Stretch (seated) here

Chest Stretch (standing) here

Chicken Neck here

circulation here, here, here, here, here, here, here

exercises for here, here

co-ordination here, here, here, here

core exercises here, herehere

costs of exercise herehere

Criss-Cross here

Cuffs Ups here

cycling here

death herehere

sudden here

dementia

risk factors here

risk reduction here, here

dependency here, here, here, here

depression

coping with here, here, here

risk reduction here

diabetes here, here, here, here

risk reduction here

diet, healthy herehere

digestion here, here

disease herehere

conditions herehere

incidence of in older poeple here

risk reduction here, here

see also individual entries

dizziness here

dog walking here

Double Leg Lift here

Edgy Feet here

Elbow Circles here

Elevate here

endorphins here

energy, burning here, here

energy levels, boosting here, here

exercise

benefits of herehere, here, herehere

importance of for older people here

medical advice here, here, here

reasons for not exercising herehere

exercise classes here, here

exercise plan herehere, herehere

cautions herehere, herehere

clothing here

duration of workout here

equipment herehere

exercises herehere

5-a-day exercise plan herehere

gradual start here, here

falls, prevention of here, here, here, here

fats, dietary here, here

fibre here, here, here

Fidgety Feet here

‘fight or flight’ reaction here

fingers, supple here

fitness

cardio-vascular fitness herehere, here

co-ordination here, here, here, here

disease/disability and here

flexibility here, here, here, here

general fitness tips here

individual levels of here

motor fitness here

muscular endurance herehere

muscular strength here, here, here, here, here

negative attitudes and here

positive outlook and here

regaining here

skill here, here, here, here

stamina here, here, here, here, here, here, here

strength here, here, here

suppleness here, here, here, here, here, here

fitness gap here, here, here

closing here, here

onset of disease and here, here

5-a-day exercise plan herehere

flexibility here, here, here, here

exercises for here

Flings here

Fly Like a Bird here

The Flyer here

fractures here, here, here, here

friends, supportive here, here

Front and Side Lift here

fruit juice here

fruit and vegetables here, here

future life, planning herehere

gardening here

generation gap, bridging herehere

grandparenting herehere

gyms herehere

Hamstring Stretch 1 here

Hamstring Stretch 2 here

Happy Feet here

Head Roll here

heart disease here

risk reduction here, here, here, here

Heel Raises here

high blood pressure here, here, here, here

lowering here

High Lifts here

hip surgery here, here

hips

mobilising here, here

strengthening here, here, here

inactivity here, here, here, here, here, here

incontinence here, here

indigestion here

inflammation herehere

and the ageing process herehere

prevention of here

jogging here, here

joint stiffness here, here, here, here

Kickbacks here

Knees Over here

labyrinthitis here

Leg Lifts here

Leg Swings here

leg ulcers here

legs, strengthening here, here, here, here, here, here, here

see also calf muscles; thigh muscles

Lift Off here

Lift and Stretch 1 here

Lift and Stretch 2 here

ligaments, damaging here

line dancing here

living alone here

loneliness here, here

longevity here

lung elasticity here, here

Marching here

medication here

unsteady balance and herehere

Mediterranean diet herehere

memory loss here

Ménière’s disease here

menopause here

mobility problems, exercises for herehere

mood, lifting here

motor fitness here

muscle atrophy here

muscular endurance herehere

muscular strength here, here, here, here, here

neck mobilisation here

neck, stiff here

NHS Choices website herehere

nutrition herehere

obesity here

oblique stomach muscles, strengthening here

online advice herehere, here

Open University here

osteoporosis here, here, here, here

exercises for herehere

oxygen intake here, herehere, here, here

Palm Press here

Palm Squeeze here

Pelvic Floors here

personal trainers herehere

pessimistic outlook, impact on fitness here

physical independence here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here

positive contributions to society here, here, here, here

positive outlook here, here, here

fitness and here

posture here, here, here

exercises for here, here, here, here, here

sitting posture here

poverty here, here

prime of life here

prostate problems here

Pull and Push here

Pull-Aways here

Pull-Backs here

Push-Aways here

quadriceps (thigh muscles), strengthening here, here, here, here, here, here

Quads Stretch 1 here

Quads Stretch 2 here

Reach Up here

relaxation exercises herehere

resistance bands herehere, here

exercises herehere

respiratory problems here

Rest and Relax here

retirement here

rheumatism here

Rock and Roll here

Row the Boat here

salt here, here

sandwich generation here, here

Seated Back Stretch here

seated exercising herehere, herehere, here, here, herehere, herehere, herehere

safety here

self-esteem here

Shoulder Circles here

Shoulder Lift here

Shoulder Stretch here

shoulders

mobilising here, here, here, here, here

strengthening and stretching here, here, here, here, here, here

Side Lifts here

Side Reach here

Side Reach and Stretch here

Side Steps here

Side Twist here

Simply Relax here

Sit Back here

Sit to Stand here

sitting posture here

skill here, here, here, here

smoking here, here

social activities here, here, here

spine

relaxing here

strengthening and stretching here, here, here, here, here

Spine Twists here

sports, team here

stair climbing here, here

stamina here, here, here, here, here, here, here

Stand and Curl here

Standing Back Stretch here

Standing Chest Stretch here

strength here, here, here

exercises for here

see also specific limbs, muscles and joints

stress

ageing effects of here

stress reaction here

stretching here, here, here, here

after physical activity herehere, here

exercises here, here, herehere, here, here, here, herehere, herehere, here, herehere, herehere

holding stretches here

stroke here

risk factors here, here

risk reduction here, here

studying here

stumble, recovering from a here

see also falls, prevention of

sugar here, here, here

suppleness here, here, here, here, here, here

swimming here

tennis here

tension headaches here, here

tension, releasing here, here, here, here, here, here, here

thigh muscles, strengthening and stretching here, here, herehere, here, here, here, here, here, here

time management here

Toe Raises here

Toe Time here

training, exercise as here, herehere

Triceps - Anti-Batwings here

triceps muscles, stretching and strengthening here, here, here

Triceps Stretch here

Tummy Stretch here

Tummy Tuck here

UKActive here

University of the Third Age (U3A) herehere

Up and Over here

V for Victory here

varicose veins here, here

Visualisation here

vitamin D here

volunteering here

Wake Up Monkey Stretch here

walking here, here, here, here, herehere, here, here, here

benefits of brisk walking herehere, here, here

dog walking here

weight-bearing exercise here, here

Wall Press-Ups here

weight

gain here

management here, here, here

weight-bearing exercise here, here, herehere, here, here

weights herehere, here

wheelchair users here

Whole Body Stretch and Relax herehere

Wind Down here

Wind Up here

Wrist Strengthener here

wrists, strengthening here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here, here

younger people, being involved with herehere